Zone Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I will very likely try gates for the first time at the local Masters race. I don't want to kill any spectator or myself in the process. Any advice for first timers? Also since I won't be looking to beat anyone at this point, can I run it with an AM board (there is option to rent/try some new F2 also). Is it better to do it with a board you are really familiar with, eventhough it's not designed for the event, or with a race board you've never ridden before? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil sunday Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ride what you know, and look ahead of the gates. take it easy for your first time-- about 50% to 70% of your "normal" agressiveness. and make turns that are smooth and carved about 2 feet away from the gates... good luck, and have a great time! let us know how you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If you look back a bit, there was a post from dan about his first race...some good things were thrown out there... Good Luck. Have fun. Turn Right, Turn Left, Repeat. Go Fast, Don't Fall -Bordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks guys for your input. Will try to have fun. I've got it : smile, turn right, smooth smile, turn left, repeat. There is money involved and it comes out of my pocket ;-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 one thing I learned from running cones all summer don't look at the cone/gate (sooner or later you will hit them) look at the hole between them and you will go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Ride what you know, and look ahead of the gates.take it easy for your first time-- about 50% to 70% of your "normal" agressiveness. and make turns that are smooth and carved about 2 feet away from the gates... good luck, and have a great time! let us know how you do! Thanks all. Had a great time today at the Ontario Masters. Great camaraderie and fun. Did not kill myself and actually finished all my 6 runs. Came in third for my age group(OK there were only 3, I think, in this group but we shall keep that one secret shall we?):o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 You guys who run cones in the summer are the sh*T! SOOOOO much fun! It does wonders for my snowboard SL...not so much for GS. I had a BIG jump up in my snow SL this winter after racing skate slalom all last summer for the first time in 22 years. Much more centered on the board fore and aft, much quicker feet, much more pump and power generation....just had to watch the hands crossing over at first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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